CSAC no longer considered CATP.  Short staffing is already an issue. If a CSAC or CSAC supervisee cannot provide SU counseling/psychoeducation services, it will hinder availability of services to the individuals.  It is difficult to find licensed or licensed eligible staff that have SU experience. CSAC could provide some of the services to close this gap.

Requiring a psychiatrist/physician consult and include name on the service authorizations would be another hinderance to providing services that are already limited in availability.  This would delay authorizations and individuals receiving treatment.